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Water privatization is on the rise in Pa. Here’s what you need to know. (www.spotlightpa.org)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

These acquisitions have resulted in rate increases ranging from 44.9% to 116.6%<

Yeah, first-hand experience that this blows. Our water facilities were purchased by Pennsylvania American Water late last year, and our bill nearly doubled from a flat $80/mo to a minimum of $120, and fluctuates with usage. Nextdoor was flooded with angry residents. "Something something shareholders need to make back the millions we spent improving ur wooder supply".